Concrete, a potash mine's key ingredient

26 June 2015

MOSAIC is one of the biggest potash producers worldwide. At its Esterhazy mine (Canada), the 114-meter head frame, accessory buildings and mine shaft required a 60,000-m3 concrete volume.
LafargeHolcim delivered 1,000 m3 of concrete per day, while also supplying cement and fly ash. To guarantee a constant supply of materials, we installed three mobile auxiliary cement storage vessels on site.
As a result of this successful project, Esterhazy’s vertical head frame is now one of the tallest in the world.

LafargeHolcim operates four businesses segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products, which includes precast concrete, asphalt, mortar and building solutions. LafargeHolcim's broad portfolio is focused on solving the toughest challenges that masons, builders, architects and engineers face, from urbanization to population growth and the demand for affordable housing. Headquartered in Switzerland, LafargeHolcim holds leading positions in all regions across the globe. It employs approximately 80,000 employees in around 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced between developing and mature markets.